Human Resources Management

MICHELLE WHITTAKER

Margate FL ***** . Cell: 954-***-**** . Email: abjxfw@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Highly skilled professional and a leader in implementing initiatives;

exceptional problem-solver and team player, dedicated to building

relationships that beneficial to organizations' goal, mission and overall

success.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr. Human Resources Specialist Broward College

3/2008 - Present

* Conduct new employee benefit orientation. Interpret laws and policies

thus ensuring new hire's comprehension of benefits and rights. Serves as

point of contact for employees, retirees and HR vendors.

* Assist in the administration and implementation of company benefits and

welfare programs, such as: health, disability, life, workers

compensation, flexible spending account, FMLA, COBRA etc.,

* Gather and analyze data and prepare appropriate visual aids (slides,

charts, graphs, etc.) to aid in presentation

* Reconcile and process all benefits invoices work closely with finance and

the payroll department.

* Perform various HRIS functions; work closely with the information

technology department to ensure the integrity of human resources systems.

This includes system upgrades and analyzing data. Maintain employee

benefits website.

* Perform research and analysis, develop and implement procedures that

increase job effectiveness.

* Plan, develop and implement exit strategies for retirees. Implement

policy and create procedural book for the department etc.,

* Conceptualize, implement and maintain employee wellness website and

program and coordinate various projects..

Benefit Administrator Personnel One (Pediatrix Medical Group)

10/2006 - 1/2007

. Assisted in the administering of various benefits programs such as,

Cobra, FSA, Workers Compensation, Health plans etc.

. Resolved day to day employee issues and performed HRIS function.

Human Resources Specialist City of North Lauderdale, N. Lauderdale FL

2/2006 - 7/2006

. Manages all facet of recruitment including assisted management in

determining staffing needs; placed advertisements for vacancies and

review resumes. Conducted background checks, drug & physical screening

orientation and on-boarding.

. Answered questions regarding vacancies, qualifications, testing and

policies, procedures and union contract.

. Reviewed documentations for compliance with company policies, procedure

and union contracts.

. Monitored incoming requests and determined appropriate course of action.

. Verified pay calculations for adherence to classification and pay plan.

. Assisted with position reclassification, conducted survey and performed

other research to ensure market equity.

. Prepared and run ad hoc reports, maintained HRIS system and develop

presentations

. Prepared documentation to implement personnel action changes and submit

to appropriate party.

. Redesigned employee appreciation program and worked independently on

projects such as employee health fair and training.

Staff Accountant PC Universe, Boca Raton, FL

1/2005 - 1/2006

. Reconciled customers' accounts; G/L analyzed sales report for

profit/loss and prepare 1099.

. Performed daily and monthly bank reconciliation, posting, accounts

payable and receivables.

OTHER EXPERIENCES:

Accounts Payable Analyst Sports Authority Corp.

Marketing Intern Coverall

HR Assistant/Clerk Typist II City of Dania Beach

United States Army Florida Army National Guard

* Supervised squad team and oversees the on boarding of new recruits.

.Managed company log and soldiers information.

* Brief Battalion Commander, Company Commander and other military leaders

on training exercises. Performed other duties.

EDUCATION

University of Phoenix Master of Management-Human Resources

Management 7/ 2007

Florida Atlantic University Bachelor in Business Administration: HR

/Marketing 12/2004

Professional Development Highlights

HrCertification.com Certification COBRA, FMLA, Worker's

Compensation/Disability

SKILLS

. Proficiency in Lawson, AS400, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS

Access, HTE & Ultimate Software, CID

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